Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Where sexist, anti-Park rhetoric comes from and what it means
Experts divided on how traditional gender roles shape misogynist attacks on S.Korean president
Breakdancing in North Korea: Celebrating Kim Il Sung’s Birthday
Respect shown in the DPRK for the Great Leader, father of the nation, is often genuine
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say
Supreme People’s Assembly session results in leadership changes
First session of new SPA gives Kim opportunity for biggest shakeup since coming to power
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime
‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun
Discontent about leadership may portend change in years to come
Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime
Two high-ranking party members promoted
Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections
Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own
Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling
Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on
